Plato
Overview
| Works: | 15,524 works in 35,497 publications in 30 languages and 375,954 library holdings |
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| Genres: | Dialogues (Literature) Utopian fiction Biographies Essays Poetry History Criticism, interpretation, etc Trials, litigation, etc Manuscripts Instructional and educational works |
| Roles: | Author, Editor, Other, Dedicatee, Bibliographic antecedent, Honoree, Contributor, Creator, Translator |
| Classifications: | JC71, 184 |
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Most widely held works about
Plato
- Plato and Platonism : a series of lectures by Walter Pater( )
- Plato : the man and his work by A. E Taylor( Book )
- Plato and the Socratic dialogue : the philosophical use of a literary form by Charles H Kahn( )
- Genres in dialogue : Plato and the construct of philosophy by Andrea Wilson Nightingale( )
- Plato as author : the rhetoric of philosophy by Ann N Michelini( )
- Engendering origins : critical feminist readings in Plato and Aristotle by Bat-Ami Bar On( )
- Questioning Platonism : continental interpretations of Plato by Drew A Hyland( )
- Politics, philosophy, writing : Plato's art of caring for souls( )
- Plato's dialectic at play : argument, structure, and myth in the Symposium by Kevin Corrigan( )
- Greek political theory : Plato and his predecessors by Ernest Barker( )
- The Cambridge companion to Plato by Richard Kraut( Book )
- Plato, time, and education : essays in honor of Robert S. Brumbaugh by Brian Patrick Hendley( )
- The ontology of Socratic questioning in Plato's early dialogues by Sean D Kirkland( )
- Essays on Plato and Aristotle by J. L Ackrill( )
- Preface to Plato by Eric A Havelock( )
- Finitude and transcendence in the Platonic dialogues by Drew A Hyland( )
- Plato's progeny : how Socrates and Plato still captivate the modern mind by M. S Lane( )
- Platonic legacies by John Sallis( )
- From Plato to Platonism by Lloyd P Gerson( )
- The other Plato : the Tübingen interpretation of Plato's inner-academic teachings( )
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Most widely held works by
Plato
Symposium by
Plato(
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586 editions published between 1556 and 2021 in 16 languages and held by 7,572 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In this celebrated masterpiece Plato imagines a high-society dinner party in Athens in 416 B.C. at which the guests each deliver a short speech in praise of love
586 editions published between 1556 and 2021 in 16 languages and held by 7,572 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In this celebrated masterpiece Plato imagines a high-society dinner party in Athens in 416 B.C. at which the guests each deliver a short speech in praise of love
Phaedrus by
Plato(
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363 editions published between 1810 and 2021 in 17 languages and held by 5,444 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Widely recognized as one of Plato's most profound and beautiful works, 'Phaedrus' takes the form of a dialogue between Socrates and Phaedrus and its ostensible subject is love, especially homoerotic love
363 editions published between 1810 and 2021 in 17 languages and held by 5,444 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Widely recognized as one of Plato's most profound and beautiful works, 'Phaedrus' takes the form of a dialogue between Socrates and Phaedrus and its ostensible subject is love, especially homoerotic love
Protagoras by
Plato(
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275 editions published between 1736 and 2022 in 15 languages and held by 5,109 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"The Protagoras, one of Plato's most brilliant dramatic masterpieces, presents a vivid picture of the crisis of fifth-century Greek thought, in which traditional values and conceptions of man were subjected both to the criticism of the Sophists and to the far more radical criticism of Socrates. The dialogue deals with many themes which are central to the ethical theories which Plato developed under the influence of Socrates, notably the nature of human excellence, the relation of knowledge to right conduct, and the place of pleasure in the good life." "This translation of the Protagoras was originally published in 1976. In this revised edition, C.C.W. Taylor has made a number of changes in the Translation and Commentary, and has added a new Preface and Introduction. The Bibliography has also been extended to include titles published up to 1990"--Jacket
275 editions published between 1736 and 2022 in 15 languages and held by 5,109 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"The Protagoras, one of Plato's most brilliant dramatic masterpieces, presents a vivid picture of the crisis of fifth-century Greek thought, in which traditional values and conceptions of man were subjected both to the criticism of the Sophists and to the far more radical criticism of Socrates. The dialogue deals with many themes which are central to the ethical theories which Plato developed under the influence of Socrates, notably the nature of human excellence, the relation of knowledge to right conduct, and the place of pleasure in the good life." "This translation of the Protagoras was originally published in 1976. In this revised edition, C.C.W. Taylor has made a number of changes in the Translation and Commentary, and has added a new Preface and Introduction. The Bibliography has also been extended to include titles published up to 1990"--Jacket
The dialogues of Plato by
Plato(
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150 editions published between 1871 and 2018 in 4 languages and held by 4,937 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"The current text provides an English translation of six works from Plato. Jowett provides translations, introductions, and analyses to Gorgias, Philebus, Parmenides, Theatetus, Sophist, and Statesman." (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)
150 editions published between 1871 and 2018 in 4 languages and held by 4,937 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"The current text provides an English translation of six works from Plato. Jowett provides translations, introductions, and analyses to Gorgias, Philebus, Parmenides, Theatetus, Sophist, and Statesman." (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)
Phaedo by
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572 editions published between 1553 and 2021 in 20 languages and held by 4,603 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The Phaedo is acknowledged to be one of Plato's masterpieces, showing him both as a philosopher and as a dramatist at the height of his powers. For its moving account of the execution of Socrates, the Phaedo ranks among the supreme literary achievements of antiquity. It is also a document crucial to the understanding of many ideas deeply ingrained in western culture, and provides one of the best introductions to Plato's thought. - Publisher
572 editions published between 1553 and 2021 in 20 languages and held by 4,603 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The Phaedo is acknowledged to be one of Plato's masterpieces, showing him both as a philosopher and as a dramatist at the height of his powers. For its moving account of the execution of Socrates, the Phaedo ranks among the supreme literary achievements of antiquity. It is also a document crucial to the understanding of many ideas deeply ingrained in western culture, and provides one of the best introductions to Plato's thought. - Publisher
Gorgias by
Plato(
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252 editions published between 1541 and 2022 in 15 languages and held by 4,264 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The Gorgias is a vivid introduction to central problems of moral and political philosophy. In answer to an eloquent attack on morality as conspiration of the weak against the strong, Plato develops his own doctrine, insisting that the benefits of being moral always outweigh any benefits to be won from immorality. He applies his views to such questions as the errors of democracy, the role of the political expert in society, and the justification of punishment. In the notes to this translation, Professor Irwin discusses the historical and social context of the dialogue, expounds and criticizes the arguments, and tries above all to suggest the questions a modern reader ought to raise about Plato's doctrines
252 editions published between 1541 and 2022 in 15 languages and held by 4,264 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The Gorgias is a vivid introduction to central problems of moral and political philosophy. In answer to an eloquent attack on morality as conspiration of the weak against the strong, Plato develops his own doctrine, insisting that the benefits of being moral always outweigh any benefits to be won from immorality. He applies his views to such questions as the errors of democracy, the role of the political expert in society, and the justification of punishment. In the notes to this translation, Professor Irwin discusses the historical and social context of the dialogue, expounds and criticizes the arguments, and tries above all to suggest the questions a modern reader ought to raise about Plato's doctrines
Plato's Meno by
Plato(
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285 editions published between 1535 and 2021 in 14 languages and held by 4,180 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"Given its brevity, Plato's Meno covers an astonishingly wide array of topics: politics, education, virtue, definition, philosophical method, mathematics, the nature and acquisition of knowledge, and immortality. Its treatment of these, through profound, is tantalisingly short, leaving the reader with many unresolved questions. This book confronts the dialogue's many enigmas and attempts to solve them in a way that is both lucid and sympathetic to Plato's philosophy. Reading the dialogue as a whole, it explains how different arguments are related to one another, and how the interplay between characters is connected to the philosophical content of the work
285 editions published between 1535 and 2021 in 14 languages and held by 4,180 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"Given its brevity, Plato's Meno covers an astonishingly wide array of topics: politics, education, virtue, definition, philosophical method, mathematics, the nature and acquisition of knowledge, and immortality. Its treatment of these, through profound, is tantalisingly short, leaving the reader with many unresolved questions. This book confronts the dialogue's many enigmas and attempts to solve them in a way that is both lucid and sympathetic to Plato's philosophy. Reading the dialogue as a whole, it explains how different arguments are related to one another, and how the interplay between characters is connected to the philosophical content of the work
The republic by
Plato(
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110 editions published between 1881 and 2020 in 3 languages and held by 3,883 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"An unabridged republication of the Benjamin Jowett translation of The republic from a standard text originally published in 1894. A new introductory note has been specially prepared for this edition"--Title page verso
110 editions published between 1881 and 2020 in 3 languages and held by 3,883 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"An unabridged republication of the Benjamin Jowett translation of The republic from a standard text originally published in 1894. A new introductory note has been specially prepared for this edition"--Title page verso
The Republic by
Plato(
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387 editions published between 1852 and 2022 in 7 languages and held by 3,868 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A literal translation from the Oxford text, with an interpretive essay which attempts to approach Plato's intention
387 editions published between 1852 and 2022 in 7 languages and held by 3,868 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A literal translation from the Oxford text, with an interpretive essay which attempts to approach Plato's intention
Timaeus by
Plato(
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226 editions published between 1532 and 2021 in 12 languages and held by 3,778 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Donald J. Zeyl's translation of Timaeus is presented along with his 75 page introductory essay, which discusses points of contemporary interest in the Timaeus, deals at length with long-standing and current issues of interpretation, and provides a consecutive commentary on the work as a whole
226 editions published between 1532 and 2021 in 12 languages and held by 3,778 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Donald J. Zeyl's translation of Timaeus is presented along with his 75 page introductory essay, which discusses points of contemporary interest in the Timaeus, deals at length with long-standing and current issues of interpretation, and provides a consecutive commentary on the work as a whole
The Apology, Phaedo, and Crito of Plato by
Plato(
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396 editions published between 1541 and 2021 in 13 languages and held by 3,769 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"Allegory of the Cave by Plato from The Republic by Plato and translated by Benjamin Jowett. The Allegory of the Cave or Plato's Cave was presented by the Greek philosopher Plato in his work Republic to compare "the effect of education and the lack of it on our nature". It is written as a dialogue between Plato's brother Glaucon and his mentor Socrates, narrated by the latter. The allegory is presented after the analogy of the sun and the analogy of the divided line. All three are characterized in relation to dialectic at the end of Books VII and VIII. Plato has Socrates describe a group of people who have lived chained to the wall of a cave all of their lives, facing a blank wall. The people watch shadows projected on the wall from objects passing in front of a fire behind them, and give names to these shadows. The shadows are the prisoners' reality. Socrates explains how the philosopher is like a prisoner who is freed from the cave and comes to understand that the shadows on the wall are not reality at all for he can perceive the true form of reality rather than the manufactured reality that is the shadows seen by the prisoners. -- back cover
396 editions published between 1541 and 2021 in 13 languages and held by 3,769 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"Allegory of the Cave by Plato from The Republic by Plato and translated by Benjamin Jowett. The Allegory of the Cave or Plato's Cave was presented by the Greek philosopher Plato in his work Republic to compare "the effect of education and the lack of it on our nature". It is written as a dialogue between Plato's brother Glaucon and his mentor Socrates, narrated by the latter. The allegory is presented after the analogy of the sun and the analogy of the divided line. All three are characterized in relation to dialectic at the end of Books VII and VIII. Plato has Socrates describe a group of people who have lived chained to the wall of a cave all of their lives, facing a blank wall. The people watch shadows projected on the wall from objects passing in front of a fire behind them, and give names to these shadows. The shadows are the prisoners' reality. Socrates explains how the philosopher is like a prisoner who is freed from the cave and comes to understand that the shadows on the wall are not reality at all for he can perceive the true form of reality rather than the manufactured reality that is the shadows seen by the prisoners. -- back cover
The Republic of Plato by
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427 editions published between 1852 and 2018 in 5 languages and held by 3,581 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Long regarded as the most accurate rendering of Plato's Republic that has yet been published, this work is the first literal translation of this classic. There is annotated text, an essay--as well as indices--which will better enable the reader to approach the heart of Plato's intention. This edition includes a new introduction by critic Adam Kirsch, setting the work in its intellectual context for a new generation of readers.--
427 editions published between 1852 and 2018 in 5 languages and held by 3,581 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Long regarded as the most accurate rendering of Plato's Republic that has yet been published, this work is the first literal translation of this classic. There is annotated text, an essay--as well as indices--which will better enable the reader to approach the heart of Plato's intention. This edition includes a new introduction by critic Adam Kirsch, setting the work in its intellectual context for a new generation of readers.--
The republic by
Plato(
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164 editions published between 1897 and 2021 in 5 languages and held by 3,378 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"R. E. Allen's highly regarded translations of the dialogues of Plato have been praised for their faithfulness and readability. Many years in the making, his translation of The Republic has been eagerly awaited. It comes now to crown a distinguished classicist's efforts to make Plato's works available in readable and accurate translations. This new, lucid translation of Plato's greatest dialogue is the first major translation in English since the publication of F.M. Cornford's and G.M.A. Grube's renditions more than a generation ago. It is likely to be the standard translation for years to come."
164 editions published between 1897 and 2021 in 5 languages and held by 3,378 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"R. E. Allen's highly regarded translations of the dialogues of Plato have been praised for their faithfulness and readability. Many years in the making, his translation of The Republic has been eagerly awaited. It comes now to crown a distinguished classicist's efforts to make Plato's works available in readable and accurate translations. This new, lucid translation of Plato's greatest dialogue is the first major translation in English since the publication of F.M. Cornford's and G.M.A. Grube's renditions more than a generation ago. It is likely to be the standard translation for years to come."
Plato's Parmenides by
Plato(
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37 editions published between 1865 and 2016 in English and German and held by 2,956 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"This work presents an illuminating new translation of the dialogue together with an extensive introduction and running commentary, giving a unified explanation of the Parmenides and integrating it firmly within the context of Plato's metaphysics and methodology." "Scolnicov shows that in the Parmenides Plato addresses the most serious challenge to his own philosophy: the monism of Parmenides and the Eleatics. In addition to providing a serious rebuttal to Parmenides, Plato here reformulates his own theory of forms and participation, arguments that are central to the whole of Platonic thought, and provides these concepts with a rigorous logical and philosophical foundation. In Scolnicov's analysis, the Parmenides emerges as an extension of ideas from Plato's middle dialogues and as an opening to the later dialogues." "This translation follows the Greek closely, and the commentary affords the Greekless reader a clear understanding of how Scolnicov's interpretation emerges from the text. This volume will provide a valuable introduction and framework for understanding a dialogue that continues to generate lively discussion today."--Jacket
37 editions published between 1865 and 2016 in English and German and held by 2,956 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"This work presents an illuminating new translation of the dialogue together with an extensive introduction and running commentary, giving a unified explanation of the Parmenides and integrating it firmly within the context of Plato's metaphysics and methodology." "Scolnicov shows that in the Parmenides Plato addresses the most serious challenge to his own philosophy: the monism of Parmenides and the Eleatics. In addition to providing a serious rebuttal to Parmenides, Plato here reformulates his own theory of forms and participation, arguments that are central to the whole of Platonic thought, and provides these concepts with a rigorous logical and philosophical foundation. In Scolnicov's analysis, the Parmenides emerges as an extension of ideas from Plato's middle dialogues and as an opening to the later dialogues." "This translation follows the Greek closely, and the commentary affords the Greekless reader a clear understanding of how Scolnicov's interpretation emerges from the text. This volume will provide a valuable introduction and framework for understanding a dialogue that continues to generate lively discussion today."--Jacket
The laws of Plato by
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261 editions published between 1814 and 2022 in 12 languages and held by 2,928 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The last of Plato's dialogues, distinguished from his earlier works by its more practical treatment of political problems. Though criticized in some detail by Aristotle in the "Politics", it undoubtedly exercised a profound influence upon his thought, and through him upon subsequent political theory
261 editions published between 1814 and 2022 in 12 languages and held by 2,928 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The last of Plato's dialogues, distinguished from his earlier works by its more practical treatment of political problems. Though criticized in some detail by Aristotle in the "Politics", it undoubtedly exercised a profound influence upon his thought, and through him upon subsequent political theory
Statesman by
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127 editions published between 1774 and 2018 in 11 languages and held by 2,624 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Plato's "Politicus" ("Statesman") stands, both in date and in political thought, between the Republic and the Laws. It presents his thoughts at the point when he was chastened by disappointment with his attempts to put theory into practice at Syracuse. The dialogue reflects contemporary controversies on the method of definition; but its logical exercises and the impressive myth' of the two cosmic eras serve to bring out its essential political teaching
127 editions published between 1774 and 2018 in 11 languages and held by 2,624 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Plato's "Politicus" ("Statesman") stands, both in date and in political thought, between the Republic and the Laws. It presents his thoughts at the point when he was chastened by disappointment with his attempts to put theory into practice at Syracuse. The dialogue reflects contemporary controversies on the method of definition; but its logical exercises and the impressive myth' of the two cosmic eras serve to bring out its essential political teaching
Philebus by
Plato(
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127 editions published between 1770 and 2021 in 4 languages and held by 2,572 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This eBook version of Philebus presents the full text of this literary classic
127 editions published between 1770 and 2021 in 4 languages and held by 2,572 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This eBook version of Philebus presents the full text of this literary classic
Theaetetus by
Plato(
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83 editions published between 1577 and 2020 in 5 languages and held by 2,442 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In this dialogue, Socrates and Theaetetus discuss three definitions of knowledge: knowledge as nothing but perception, knowledge as true judgment, and, finally, knowledge as a true judgment with an account. Each of these definitions is shown to be unsatisfactory -- Wikipedia
83 editions published between 1577 and 2020 in 5 languages and held by 2,442 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In this dialogue, Socrates and Theaetetus discuss three definitions of knowledge: knowledge as nothing but perception, knowledge as true judgment, and, finally, knowledge as a true judgment with an account. Each of these definitions is shown to be unsatisfactory -- Wikipedia
Euthydemus by
Plato(
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47 editions published between 1833 and 2021 in 5 languages and held by 2,260 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This eBook version of Euthydemus presents the full text of this literary classic
47 editions published between 1833 and 2021 in 5 languages and held by 2,260 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This eBook version of Euthydemus presents the full text of this literary classic
Parmenides by
Plato(
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108 editions published between 1774 and 2021 in 10 languages and held by 2,161 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Trajectory presents classics of world literature with 21st century features! Our original-text editions include the following visual enhancements to foster a deeper understanding of the work: Word Clouds at the start of each chapter highlight important words. Word, sentence, paragraph counts, and reading time help readers and teachers determine chapter complexity. Co-occurrence graphs depict character-to-character interactions as well character to place interactions. Sentiment indexes identify positive and negative trends in mood within each chapter. Frequency graphs help display the impact
108 editions published between 1774 and 2021 in 10 languages and held by 2,161 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Trajectory presents classics of world literature with 21st century features! Our original-text editions include the following visual enhancements to foster a deeper understanding of the work: Word Clouds at the start of each chapter highlight important words. Word, sentence, paragraph counts, and reading time help readers and teachers determine chapter complexity. Co-occurrence graphs depict character-to-character interactions as well character to place interactions. Sentiment indexes identify positive and negative trends in mood within each chapter. Frequency graphs help display the impact
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Related Identities
- Socrates
- Jowett, Benjamin 1817-1893 Other Translator Editor Author
- Socrates Author
- Aristotle Author
- Taylor, A. E. (Alfred Edward) 1869-1945 Author of introduction Author Translator
- Allen, Reginald E. 1931-2007 Translator Editor Author
- Waterfield, Robin 1952- Translator Editor Author
- Shorey, Paul 1857-1934 Creator Translator Author
- Hyland, Drew A. Author
- Aristotle Author
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Apology (Plato) Aristotle Atlantis (Legendary place) Cosmology Dialectic Dialogues, Greek Dialogues (Plato) Education--Philosophy Ethics Feminist theory Greece Greek literature Greek poetry Idea (Philosophy) Imaginary conversations Immortality Immortality (Philosophy) Influence (Literary, artistic, etc.) Justice Knowledge, Theory of Literary form Love Lysias Meno (Plato) Ontology Parmenides Parmenides (Plato) Philebus (Plato) Philosophy Philosophy, Ancient Plato Platonists Pleasure Political ethics Political science Protagoras Protagoras (Plato) Reasoning Rhetoric Rhetoric, Ancient Socrates Sophists (Greek philosophy) Soul State, The Symposium (Plato) Timaeus (Plato) Time Utopias Virtue Zeno,--of Elea
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